Musikmesse 2014: Arturia KeyLab 88 offers full-size MIDI control

88-note keyboard ships with Analog Lab synth software

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MUSIKMESSE 2014: Compact MIDI controllers certainly have their place, but it's always nice to see manufacturers catering for players who require a full-size, hammer-action keyboard, too.

That's what Arturia is giving us with the KeyLab 88, an 88-note keyboard that ships and integrates with the company's Analog Lab software. This provides 5000 synth sounds that are derived from Arturia's range of vintage hardware emulations.

The keyboard itself also sports knobs, switches, pads, mod/pitchbend wheels and sliders, many of which are assignable. Connectivity includes MIDI I/O, USB, and sustain/expression pedal, aux footswitch and breath controller inputs. There's a removable stand for a laptop or lead synth, plus an integrated music stand that can also accommodate an iPad.

Find out more below or on the Arturia website. There's no price as yet, but we're told that the KeyLab 88 will be released in August.